European farmers protest (tractors) during EU summit in Brussels against EU–Mercosur deal and CAP reforms

Thousands of farmers are demonstrating in Brussels on Thursday, 2025-12-18, bringing tractors into the city and targeting EU plans on the EU–Mercosur trade deal, Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms and potential budget cuts. Authorities warned of major traffic disruption (including street/tunnel closures) and a planned route from around Brussels-North area toward the European Quarter/Place du Luxembourg during the day.